Experience
Alexandria Sheriff’s Office
Sean is currently the Captain of the Administrative Services Bureau, where he is responsible for the Office’s Information Technology Section, Human Resources Section, Community Relations Unit, Accreditation, Fiscal Management Section, Investigations, Policy and Oversight Section, and Security Systems Section.
Sean has made significant impacts at the Sheriff’s Office in the areas of community engagement and public safety, as well as advancements in technology, inmate welfare, policy development, and employee wellness.
Sean created the Sheriff’s Office Community Academy and the Sheriff’s Office Elementary School Liaison Program. Under his leadership, the Sheriff’s Office Community Relations Unit is now certified to conduct Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design assessments.
Sean implemented new internal investigations and employment management technology that has helped identify and address patterns of employee misconduct when they first develop, preventing serious misconduct from occurring later. Sean modified a paper-based policy management system to a new internet-based platform. He created video visitation policies and procedures for inmate social and attorney client visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sean is currently supervising the installation of the $3.1-million security system.
Sean was appointed by the Sheriff to lead the Sheriff’s Office response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He has created pandemic protocols and procedures. He has coordinated complicated contract tracing, large-scale testing operations for both the employees and inmate populations, and significant collaboration with the Alexandria Health Department. His efforts have resulted in mitigating significant spread of the virus inside of the detention center.
Sean introduced the Office to implicit bias training for all employees to prevent discrimination and ensure an inclusive work environment. He brought Autism awareness training to all deputies assigned to the community. Sean secured the Office’s acceptance into the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Project, which is Georgetown University Law Center’s national training and support initiative for U.S. law enforcement agencies committed to building a culture of peer intervention that prevents harm. The Sheriff’s Office was only one of 34 other law enforcement agencies and training academies chosen to participate in the ABLE Project’s national rollout.
Recently, Sean was appointed by the Sheriff to an advisory group comprised of Sheriff’s Office employees and community leaders to reshape and reinvent the Office’s use of force policies and procedures. The group developed reforms which are outlined here in a document Sean helped create: Where We Stand. Sean is also a steering committee member for the Office’s, “Let’s Talk Diversity Group.”
Sean has been an excellent employee advocate for the Sheriff’s Office. He helped secure a 25-year retirement program for sworn Sheriff’s Office employees and needed salary increases.
Alexandria Police Department
Sean joined the police department in 2004 as a midnight patrol officer. In 2007, Sean became a detective and served in that role for over nine years where he excelled as an investigator. As a homicide detective, Sean was one of the lead detectives that arrested and helped convict Alexandria serial killer Charles Severance. He also served on the Crisis Negotiations Team. In 2015, Sean was promoted to the rank of Sergeant at the Alexandria Police Department where he continued to develop his management and leadership skills.
Community Activity
Sean has participated in Meals on Wheels, ALIVE! food deliveries, the Alexandria Mentoring Partnership, and as a volunteer coach for youth. In 2019, Sean received the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce 40 under 40 Award for his professional and personal contributions to the Alexandria community. Sean has served on the board of the Brookville-Seminary Valley Civic Association since 2018, and in 2020 Sean was elected president of the Brookville-Seminary Valley Civic Association. Sean is a member of the Alexandria Democratic Committee and currently the Precinct Captain for the Polk voting district. He is the co-chair of the Alexandria Democratic Committee Labor Caucus and helped develop COVID-19 pandemic protocols for the ADC.
Education & Awards
FBI Executive Leadership Development Institute
International Association of Chiefs of Police Leadership in Police Organizations leadership development training program
Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Institute for Regional Excellence program where he obtained his public manager certification.
Chamber of Commerce Medal of Valor
Kiwanis Club Alexandria Police Officer of the Year, twice
Alexandria Court Service Unit Community Partner Award
United States Attorney’s Office Public Service Award
Investigations Bureau Employee of the Year
S. Randolph Sengel Prosecutorial Excellence Award
Alexandria Jaycees Charles W. Hill Award
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce 40 under 40